our Garden Advice Blog

Our garden advice articles are designed to help homeowners better understand how to care for and improve their outdoor spaces. From seasonal gardening tips to practical guides on garden restoration and maintenance, we share insights based on real experience working in gardens across Oxfordshire.

How Much Does Garden Maintenance Cost?
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How Much Does Garden Maintenance Cost?

Wondering how much a gardener costs? This guide explains typical UK garden maintenance prices, what affects the cost, and what you can expect to pay for professional gardening services.

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Why Winter Gardens Matter. Simple Ways to Support Wildlife This Winter
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Why Winter Gardens Matter. Simple Ways to Support Wildlife This Winter

Winter has a way of slowing everything down, but that doesn’t mean the garden is empty. A few days ago, a Facebook memory popped up — a little robin rummaging through the leaves while we were working in a client’s garden years ago. It was one of those damp, cold days where you can’t quite remember what warm toes feel like, yet watching that robin getting on with its day was strangely comforting.

Moments like that are easy to miss in winter, but they’re exactly why this season still matters in the garden. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re sharing a few simple ways to support the birds and hedgehogs that rely on our outdoor spaces — and to help you enjoy the quieter beauty of your garden this time of year.

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Among the Roses: Root & Wild’s Training Day at David Austin
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Among the Roses: Root & Wild’s Training Day at David Austin

Last week, the Root & Wild team spent the day at David Austin Roses in Shropshire for specialist rose training. From expert planting tips to pruning techniques and an unexpected mix-up on arrival, it was a day full of learning, laughter and inspiration — all helping us bring even better rose care to our clients’ gardens.

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